Things to do: Feb. 1-7

Main Street Live will take place from 5 p.m. until midnight Feb. 3 on Old Main Street in Bradenton. Live music from David Smash Band (6-10 p.m.). Old Main Street will remain closed to vehicles until at least 2 a.m. Sunday.

Village of the Arts monthly art walk

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Stroll Bradenton’s acclaimed artist colony featuring 30 galleries, studios, bakeries, healing arts, specialty shops, all nestled in colorful 1920 cottages, and three five-star restaurants serving delectable foods 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3. There will be opening receptions for new shows, special guests throughout the Village, and live music. Village of the Arts, 1113 12th St. W., Bradenton, villageofthearts.com. first weekends.

Music on Main

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch will host a Music on Main concert 6-9 p.m. Feb. 2 featuring music by Lisa Ridings. Wine and food sales will benefit the Tiny Hands Foundation. Bring chairs and blankets. There will be rides and activities for kids. No coolers allowed. Dogs on short leashes are permitted. Admission is free. 941-907-9243 or lakewoodranch.com/mainstreet.

Suncoast Quilt Expo

Suncoast Quilt Expo by Manatee Patchworkers will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 2 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Enjoy beautiful quilts, vendors, a silent auction, and more, including drawings for bountiful baskets and a queen-size quilt. $7 at the door. www.manateepatchworkers.org

Polo match

There are public polo matches every Sunday through April 5 at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch. Gates open at 10 a.m. and the match is at 1 p.m. There are also matches at 3 p.m. on the last Friday of the month. Admission is $12 per person. Children age 12 and younger admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. All matches are weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, check sarasotapolo.com or 941-907-0000.

Let’s Dance!, a social dance every second Saturday of each month with music by Ellsworth and Company at H2U, 6670 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Light snacks will be provided. Water and sodas are available for purchase. Queen of Hearts fundraiser. BYOB. Cost: $10. Information: 941-447-8238.

Adult Social Dance Club

Come with or without partner to a dance party 7:10-10:30 p.m. Saturdays featuring live dance music plus a DJ. An optional free dance lesson is 6:40-7:10 p.m. Free snacks will be served. Ice, soft drinks and sodas are available for purchase. BYOB. $10. YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota, 941-756-8303.

Farmers markets

Downtown Bradenton Farmers Market

The Bradenton Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors offering locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants, organic products, prepared foods, work of local artists and craftspeople and the Rainbow Kitchen featuring food demonstrations and tastings. A Kids’ Corner will be every first Saturday of the month. Old Main Street, Bradenton, 941-840-0017 or bradentonfarmersmarket.com. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays October-May.